Delicious Recipes To Take Your First Day Of Fall Celebrations To The Next Level

Nothing says fall like a delicious bowl of hot comforting soup. And this Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe from Cooks with Soul is not only beautiful, but contains super nourishing ingredients like wild rice, onions, carrots, celery, chicken, and more.

Like I said, Mabon is the Pagan celebration of the Fall Equinox, so if you really want to get into the spirit or try Paganism on for size in a delicious way, check out this Mabon Gingerbread Pancakes with Fried Apples recipe from Moody Moons. The apple is found on many Mabon altars this time of year, and it’s symbolic of Mabon and fall, per Moody Moons.

Cheddar and apple pie is a southern tradition, and one that my mom's side of the family has passed down. But I have to admit ours is definitely not as good as this Caramel Apple Pie with Cheddar recipe from A Classic Twist. "Yankees" may think this combo sounds odd, but trust me. You'll love it.

Otherworldly Oracle says that herb roasted chicken is a traditional Mabon meal, especially if you pair it with lemons, herbs, and onion from your garden and baste it in herb butter. Um, yes please. This Mabon Herb Roasted Chicken recipe is delicious no matter if you celebrate Mabon or not, and it needs to be on your menu this fall.

Soup with potatoes, bacon, and chicken sounds like a perfect fall meal to me, and this dairy-free Chicken and Corn Chowder recipe from All the Healthy Things just looks incredible. It's like cozy in a bowl.

I can just smell these delicious looking Caramel Apple Cider Cookies from Gimme Some Oven now. It's got all of your fall staples — apples, cinnamon, caramel. Just yum. And look at that ooey gooey caramel center. I can't.

This Mini Sweet Potato Pies recipe from Dude That Cookz is quintessential fall eating. You've got your sweet potatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar covered in this recipe.

This creamier and decadent version of the Pumpkin Spice Latte is perfectly magical, and it's a great treat for Mabon. Why a white pumpkin? Well, when the fairy godmother in Cinderella enchanted the pumpkin, it turned white, according to Moody Moons. So obviously, it's just magical. You have to try this Cinderella Latte Recipe with White Pumpkin this year. I believe you just might feel enchanted.

This Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread recipe from Ev's Eats would be just perfect for a special fall equinox breakfast or midnight snack. Can't you just smell the brown sugar and cinnamon now?

Mabon and the Fall Equinox is all about celebrating with foods that honor the hearth and harvest, according to learnreligions.com. Foods like "bread, grains, squash, and onions" come to mind, and this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup would be just perfect for any Mabon or Fall Equinox celebration.

Get your PSL fix with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee Cake recipe from A Classic Twist. There's even coffee in this cake, y'all.

Chili is another ultimate fall food, whether you're preparing it for the big game or just enjoying a cozy dinner at home with family. This Healthy Slow Cooker Chili recipe from All the Healthy Things simmers for eight hours in your slow cooker. And oh, the combination of flavors are incredible. The use of ground turkey and nonfat plain greek yogurt in lieu of sour cream in this recipe lightens it up a bit from traditional chili.

"The Buckeye is associated with prosperity and abundance" and the nuts "have been used in folk magic for many years," according to learnreligions.com. And since the nuts from the actual Buckeye tree are quite poisonous to humans, try this Buckeye Candies recipe to get that nutty flavor, and to celebrate Mabon and the fall equinox.

You had me at beer and cheese. But seriously, this Loaded Beer and Cheese Skillet recipe from Brown Sugar would be perfect for watching the leaves change and enjoying some delicious snacks, or it would be awesome to snack on while reading a good book by the fire. Pick your adventure.

There's nothing like enjoying a homemade shepherd's pie while the wind blows cold outside on a crisp fall evening. This Beef Shepherd's Pie recipe from Dinner then Dessert does not disappoint, and everyone will love those creamy mashed potatoes, veggies, and beef.

Apples again. Seeing a theme here? A delicious theme, that is. This Baked Apple Chips recipe from learningreligions.com is the perfect healthy fall snack to enjoy with your tea while sitting by the fire.

I know okra can be a divisive food, but if you're from the south, I think it's the law that you enjoy okra. But this Okra Curry recipe from Healthier Steps will make a believer out of you for sure, or maybe take you out of that fried okra comfort zone. This dish is cozy and will surely warm you up on a fall evening.

Since apples are quintessential fall, as well as being an official food of Mabon, you can't go wrong with having this Apple Cider Baked Chicken recipe from Gimme Some Oven on your menu, no matter how you celebrate the day or what you're celebrating.

I already love mashed potatoes, and I love pumpkin. My two fall favorites are combined into one with this incredible Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes recipe from Steamy Kitchen. Talk about fall in a bowl.

Personally I find handcrafting herbal butter blends a beautiful and fun tradition/ritual in and of itself in fall, or anytime really. And this Harvest Herbal Butter Blend recipe from learnreligions.com takes the act of "harvesting your herbs," which is an important part of Mabon, to the next level by utilizing them in this tantalizing butter. This would go great on top of a roasted chicken, your Thanksgiving turkey, or any meat of your choice.